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crashlot2 · 07-23-2011, 11:42 PM

I want to build a rail dune buggy using the front and rear of a super champ . Will brass tube work to make the cage? I want it to be driveable. Thank you for any info you can give me.

ToyTundra · 07-24-2011, 04:46 PM

yes, it will work. Ive built a tuber out of 1/8" brass tube. Harris safety silv works great although brass isn't magnetic, so you'll need a third hand to help assemble it. The brass tube isn't as stiff as steel so you'll need to design carefully and maybe add reinforcement later.

Harley · 07-24-2011, 06:36 PM

Just build it out of steel. Brass is not a good material for this purpose.

moron88 · 07-24-2011, 11:54 PM

brass will work just fine, i know because i have done it several times.

Harley · 07-25-2011, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by moron88

brass will work just fine, i know because i have done it several times.

I have seen them done before but they don't hold to real abuse. It could be done yes but for it to hold up to real bashing it would require so much more triangulation, bracing and hours than a steel version. That is why all of us use steel. Way back when a lot of us tried using brass, in the end we just gave up because of the durability.

hotrodsonoma · 07-25-2011, 05:47 PM

yes definately use steel.you can pick up 3/16" brakeline for around $7 for 6' stick at local parts store.it is very durable and cheap.part # are advanced and autozone is PA-372(well i know it is at advanced auto) and i think it is the same at autozone also.

crashlot2 · 07-26-2011, 09:17 AM

thanks

C*H*U*D · 07-27-2011, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by rockslide24

thanks for all the help.

Is this the new version of "Nice Truck"?

It's 30 days and 30 posts...you don't have to get all 30 posts in one day with "thanks for all the help". This is the third one I've seen from you.

Welcome to RCC

demonoid369 · 07-27-2011, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by C*H*U*D

Is this the new version of "Nice Truck"?

It's 30 days and 30 posts...you don't have to get all 30 posts in one day with "thanks for all the help". This is the third one I've seen from you.

Welcome to RCC

Lol ya he got alot, I guess they're trying to be more sneaky

Harley · 07-27-2011, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by demonoid369

Lol ya he got alot, I guess they're trying to be more sneaky

He was a sneaky one! Lots of posts in picture archives where they go unnoticed. 21 of them actually.

07-23-2011, 11:42 PM	#1
crashlot2 Rock Stacker Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Denton Co Posts: 54	brass buggy I want to build a rail dune buggy using the front and rear of a super champ . Will brass tube work to make the cage? I want it to be driveable. Thank you for any info you can give me.

07-24-2011, 04:46 PM	#2
ToyTundra Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 110	yes, it will work. Ive built a tuber out of 1/8" brass tube. Harris safety silv works great although brass isn't magnetic, so you'll need a third hand to help assemble it. The brass tube isn't as stiff as steel so you'll need to design carefully and maybe add reinforcement later.

07-24-2011, 06:36 PM	#3
Harley 20K Club Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sending illegals home one Hayabusa at a time. Posts: 22,981	Just build it out of steel. Brass is not a good material for this purpose.

07-24-2011, 11:54 PM	#4
moron88 Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kalamazoo Posts: 94	brass will work just fine, i know because i have done it several times.

07-25-2011, 05:47 PM	#6
hotrodsonoma RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: In the woods Posts: 1,155	yes definately use steel.you can pick up 3/16" brakeline for around $7 for 6' stick at local parts store.it is very durable and cheap.part # are advanced and autozone is PA-372(well i know it is at advanced auto) and i think it is the same at autozone also.

07-26-2011, 09:17 AM	#7
crashlot2 Rock Stacker Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Denton Co Posts: 54	thanks

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